Dear friends and neighbors, Since I took the oath of office to serve as your U.S. Senator on Jan. 21, 2025, I’ve been hard at work for you. In less than a year, the president signed three of my bills into law to help make life easier and more affordable for you and your family. I remain […]
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COLUMN: Economic impact of domestic violence costs Ohio over $1 billion annually
EDITOR’S NOTE: This column was authored by Colleen Rice is the executive director of the Domestic Violence Shelter, serving Richland County. The numbers make it clear. There’s a critical need for domestic violence services in Richland County, and a definite economic benefit to the community for providing such support. The 48 beds at the Domestic […]
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OPINION: Conquering Cedar Point’s Top Thrill 2 and more
SANDUSKY — Cedar Point’s Top Thrill 2 definitely gave me goosebumps, but I don’t know if it was from the wind or my nerves.
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LaRose: Ohio farmers hammered by green energy subsidies
EDITOR’S NOTE: Frank LaRose is Ohio’s Secretary of State and a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate In 2012, Ohio farmer David Brandt became internet famous for his phrase “It ain’t much, but it’s honest work.” Those of us who have been around the agriculture community know the truth behind the clip; agriculture is honest work […]
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LaRose: Brown stands in way of small-town Ohio
EDITOR’S NOTE: This op/ed piece was authored by Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, in response to this column by U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio). LaRose is a GOP U.S. Sen. candidate in Ohio. Ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved going to the county fair. The rides, the food, the animals. It’s like […]
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OPINION: Sen. Vance opposes name change of Wayne National Forest
The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is proposing to change the name of the Wayne National Forest to the Buckeye National Forest. The effort comes in response to requests from American Indian Tribes and local community members. U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) is among those opposing this name change. The forest was originally […]
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OPINION: Vance calls for antitrust inquiries into higher education institutions, uncovers evidence of coordinated behavior
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator JD Vance (R-OH) sent a letter to Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division requesting antitrust inquiries into collusive behavior in the higher education system. In his letter, Senator Vance also expresses concerns over allegations […]